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N.Y. Gov. Andrew Cuomo, his running mate, former Congresswoman Kathy Hochul, acknowledge audience applause as their party's nominees at the state's Democratic Convention, in Melville, N.Y., Thursday, May 22, 2014. Cuomo has launched his bid for a second term with a progressive call to action and a boost from New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Hochul: I'm Running For Governor In 2022

“I’m the most prepared person to assume this responsibility, and I am going to ask the voters at some point for their faith in me again.”

Two Styles of Playing the Violin

The Town of Binghamton Historical Society is presenting a workshop led by violinist/fiddler Ed Pettengill on "How to Play Old Tyme Fiddle". Ed joins us to…

Daycare Is Costly In The U.S. — So Is Biden's Plan To Fix It

In the pandemic, child care has gotten the attention of policymakers like never before, and billions of dollars in emergency funds have stabilized the industry. Biden wants more.

From Free Pizza To Free Tuition, Colleges Try Everything To Get Students Vaccinated

U.S. colleges are counting on high COVID-19 vaccination rates to keep their campuses safe this fall. Many are offering flashy prizes to encourage students and faculty to get their shots.

Mississippi's Hospital System Is On The Verge Of Failure As Delta Rages In The South

COVID-19 cases are overwhelming the South. Arkansas set a record for hospitalizations, while officials in one Florida county are urging residents to "consider other options" before calling 911.

As Overdoses Spike, Advocates Work To Address Housing Needs

“People are gonna take a bed or a floor, kind of wherever they can get it. Usually it’s going to be in an unsafe environment.”

An Area Sculptor Unveils a New Art Installation

Sculptor Terry Slade, art professor at Harwick College, unveils his large installation at the Munson Williams Proctor Museum in Utica. He describes the…

Experimental Theatre from Across the Nation Converges on Ithaca

TheIthaca Fringe Festival presents experimental theatre from across the nation. Organizer George Sapio talks about the many and varied works being…

Afghan security personnel guard around the Green Zone, which houses embassies, in Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, May 25, 2021. Australia is shutting its embassy in the Afghan capital later this week, citing security concerns ahead of the final withdrawal of U.S. and NATO troops. (AP Photo/Rahmat Gul)

U.S. Is Starting To Evacuate Some Embassy Staff From Afghanistan With Military Help

The State Department is reducing the U.S. Embassy in Kabul to a "core diplomatic presence" amid the deteriorating security situation.

A proposed ban on transgender athletes playing female school sports in Utah would affect transgender girls like this 12-year-old swimmer seen at a pool in Utah on Monday, Feb. 22, 2021. She and her family spoke with The Associated Press on the condition of anonymity to avoid outing her publicly. She cried when she heard about the proposal that would ban transgender girls from competing on girls’ sports teams in public high schools, which would separate her from her friends. She’s far from the tallest girl on her team, and has worked hard to improve her times but is not a dominant swimmer in her age group, her coach said. “Other than body parts I’ve been a girl my whole life,” she said. (AP Photo/Rick Bowmer)

9 States Have Transgender School Sports Bans. Now They're Under Discussion In PA

“We can’t avoid those difficult subjects. We have to be able to talk about them, and the only way that we’re going to create good policy is to better understand it.”

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